In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the nation's air passenger protection regulations, rejecting an appeal by a group of airlines that challenged the rules as overreaching. The unanimous ruling, released Friday, quashed the airlines' bid to skirt some of Canada's passenger rights rules for flight disruptions and other inconveniences. This significant victory for air travelers affirms the validity of the passenger rights charter, ensuring that compensation rules remain in force. The airlines had argued that the regulations overreached, but the court dismissed their arguments, solidifying protections for passengers affected by flight issues.
The SCC ruled that federal airline compensation regulations align with the Montreal Convention's consumer protection rules, requiring airlines to reimburse passengers for certain delays and losses during international travel. https://t.co/uHuT62wNFr
In a unanimous ruling released Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld Canada’s air passenger protection regulations, shooting down an appeal by airlines of a 2022 federal court judgment. https://t.co/B8maRUjlTQ
Supreme Court upholds rules on compensation in victory for air travellers https://t.co/mXs8zMS8WP https://t.co/ouKKAWrgTZ